Need help with San Francisco rules interpretation

[phil100a]

Hi, Hope all are well:

Here's the exact wording from the San Francisco Italian Consulate "Jure Sanguinis" form- with appropriate highlights.

"All certificates must be in “CERTIFIED COPYâ€

[iolanda2]

Phil, have you spoken with the cousulate in SF?

I believe that you need a certified copy from the agency with all the original information, even if the original information is slightly different than what is outlined, then the translation and apostille should suffice.

[Steverino3006]

Interesting read on the somewhat ambiguous consulate page. I took that to mean only the birth certificates. I just looked, and marrigae certificates that I have from S.F. only show the state of birth. I would assume if that matches the more detailed info on the birth certificate, that would be fine. Otherwise, we would all find it impossible to meet the paperwork requirement.

I personally would use my interpretation, and not even bother asking the Consulate.

[signoretti]

Hello ~

I also am dealing with the SF consulate. I have emailed a really nice lady at the consulate named Anna Stone who has answered all of my questions within 3-4 days. You could try emailing her and asking.

cittadinanza.sanfrancisco@esteri.it

To me, it seems they are meaning the birth certificates, not all certificates.

Researching surnames ~ Motta ~ Clerici ~ Ravetta ~ Colli ~ Serroni ~ Signoretti ~

[jgenduso]

I interpreted it as birth cert also. I have seen a short form and long form of my kids birth cert and this is one of the differences.

Joseph